LAHTI, Finland (AP) — Petter Northug of Norway dominated a men's 15-kilometer classical race Sunday to gain ground in the overall cross-country World Cup standings, while Justyna Kowalczyk all but sealed the women's season title with another victory.

Northug led from the start to win in 34 minutes, 35.6 seconds. Alexey Poltoranin of Kazakhstan was second, 31.7 seconds behind, while Martin Johnsrud Sundby of Norway was 35.1 back in third.